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IShowSpeed Could Become The Bad Bunny Of Brazilian Funk, Thanks To This Producer

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Popular streamer IShowSpeed just might be able to break into the world of Brazilian funk music even though he may not be fluent in Portuguese.

While Speed has crafted and released several songs in the past, including his viral “Shake” visual single, it’s a stretch to call him a rapper. Hell, even his streaming counterpart Kai Cenat has a song out with NLE Choppa—but he’s still not a rapper.

However, if there’s an archetype Speed can fit into as a musical artist, it’s that of a creators responsible for the new wave of Brazilian funk. Evidence of such clearly exists in the form of Speed’s recent video “Portuginies.” However, a producer and Instagram creator by the name of Shonci has single-handedly erased any doubts that Speed doesn’t have superstar potential in the space from my mind that whatsoever. Not even gonna cap, I thought Speed was a native after I peeped the track that he dubbed from his original vocals.

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In reality, bro is saucing up Speed like he’s BNYX and bro is Yeat, and they decided to take over Brazilian airwaves one time for the one time. Sauce Walks even co-signed the above banger by liking the video. If Speed Phonk is bending genre lines to reach the CEO of TSFBidnezz, then there’s high potential it will really translate well in a native market.

Check out more of Speed’s Brazilian funk vibes below.

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Preserving Precious Memories – A Glimpse at Fall’s Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Weddings

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The hip-hop world is full of glitz and glamor, and the drama seems never to stop. However, when out of the spotlight, many of our favorite celebs have day-to-day roles. They are parents and partners, get engaged, and break up. 

But today, we’ll focus on the happy aspects of life and look at how celebs get married and who may finally take the step forward and say I do.

The Special Case of Celebrity Weddings

Regular weddings are happy occasions that celebrate the union of two people and their families. Most of us will go through at least one in our lifetime and have the memories to prove it. 

However, celebrity weddings are a completely different species of events, especially if we’re talking A-list celebrities. Besides the obvious glitz and glamor that comes with the package, this joyous occasion brings two superhumans together, their families, and the millions of people who follow each of them.

So, it’s only natural that A-list celebrities will hire the services of an A-list wedding planner. These planners are some of the most well-connected people in this industry, with collaborations with major jewelry, fashion, and design brands. They also have teams of experienced planners working under them.

Overall, the planning of a celebrity wedding requires a small army of well-trained people who understand the importance of this event. It also involves several industries and massive budgets, but in the end, the result is absolutely stunning.

Fall’s Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Weddings

After a summer filled with fun and amazing weddings in the hip-hop world (check out Tee Grizzley’s Wedding), we’re expecting the fall will be just as filled with happy events. After all, who wouldn’t want a fall wedding?

For now, there are a few candidates on the list, but nothing has been confirmed. Big names like Post Malone, Trina, Moneybagg Yo, or Tamar Braxton have announced engagements, but no clear save the date (yet). 

So, who knows, we may be blessed with a few end-of-the-year weddings.

Preserving Memories

Celebrity weddings are usually broadcast over a wide range of channels (whether it’s during the wedding or after the fact). Plus, you get to read about them in both prestigious magazines and all sorts of tabloids.

But, like almost everything in today’s world, they won’t be the headline for too long. Also, not all celebrity weddings make the first page. Luckily, due to the magic of social media, the followers will know.

If you’re looking for ideas on how to preserve your own wedding memories or those of your favorite celebrities, here are a few ideas:

Digital and Printed Photos

The best way to preserve precious memories and ensure they’ll be fully appreciated is through photos and videos. You can keep them safe in digital format, have them printed in various formats, or make photo books for yourselves and the immediate family.

The desire to preserve memories from the most important life moments is something regular humans and celebrities share. So, even though your photo book is not as fancy as Beyonce’s, chances are both of you have at least one cherished wedding photo album.

Save Memorabilia

While you can find celebrity wedding memorabilia on Amazon or eBay, your own wedding memorabilia are priceless to you. So why not keep a few, like your wedding invitation, menu card from the dinner, or some decorative pieces like table markers?

You can also preserve your wedding bouquet if you know the right technique. If not, there are services that will dry and preserve your bouquet so it remains looking close to how it did on your big day.

Extra tip: one way to keep the memory of your wedding alive year after year is to order Christmas bouquets with the same flowers you had in your bouquet as a bride. You can even request a similar arrangement. This way, you’ll enjoy the same fragrance and visuals as you did back then. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for impressive photos!

Wedding Website or Blog

The idea of a wedding website or blog is not new, but the best part is that you don’t have to take it down. As long as you pay for hosting and domain, you can keep your wedding website up and running. 

We also recommend posting updates, like you would with a normal blog. This way, you’ll be able to literally scroll through your life together and remember any major events.

Wrap Up

Whether it’s the union of two regular people or the merger of two A-list celebrities, weddings are happy occasions. And, as regular people, we get to enjoy our own events and the ones of our favorite celebrities. 

Post Malone Shocked By Taylor Swift’s Comment About His Music

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Post Malone has recalled the “inspiring” time Taylor Swift complimented one of his songs.

During an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” Post Malone remembered the time the Grammy Award winner complimented his 2018 song “Better Now.”

“I was doing, I think like a radio show or something, and we were just passing by and she was like, ‘Oh my God, nice to see you. Like, ‘Better Now,’ is f###### amazing,'” Post Malone told host Howard Stern of their meeting.

“And I was like, ‘What? That’s f###### crazy. You’re a great f###### songwriter. Thank you so very much,'” the 28-year-old added.

The musician explained that he appreciates when artists acknowledge each other’s work.

“There’s so many beautiful artists in the world and for another artist to acknowledge that is a really, really, really b####### thing,” he said. “It’s a really special thing. So, I think that that was a really cool moment, and it was very inspiring.”

Kid Cudi Secretly Created Voice For His “Trolls” Character

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Kid Cudi privately devised a different voice for his “Trolls Band Together” character between being hired and recording his part.

In the third “Trolls” animated movie, Branch reunites with his estranged brothers and BroZone bandmates after one of them is kidnapped and held captive.

While the actors generally stick to their own voices in the “Trolls” franchise, Kid Cudi decided to try something new after being cast as Branch’s brother Clay.

“He came up with this whole voice,” director Walt Dohrn revealed in an interview. “We hire him, we talk with him, he’s excited to be a part of the Trolls universe, and then six months later, I think it was, he came in to record for the first time, and he’s like, ‘I’ve been trying this voice.’ He developed the voice on his own, and we said, ‘Absolutely, that’s great.'”

Dohrn explained that he usually discourages his actors from putting on a voice, but Kid Cudi’s decision worked perfectly for his character.

“A lot of time, we encourage the actors to use their own voice to add some realism because the characters are so wild and the world is weird and so fantastic, but in this case, it just fit this character,” he shared. “We are all about collaboration and when he came in with that voice, we said, ‘Absolutely, this is perfect.'”

Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake lead the “Trolls” movies as the voices of Poppy and Branch. Eric André, Troye Sivan and Daveed Diggs make up the rest of BroZone in the latest edition.

“Trolls Band Together” was released in U.K. cinemas on Friday, October 20. It will be released in the United States on November 17.

Jada Pinkett Smith Says Will Smith Is No Longer “Blind” To Her Needs

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Jada Pinkett Smith has insisted that her current relationship with Will Smith is “solid” now that his eyes have been opened.

During a new interview with “Extra,” the actress detailed the current state of her relationship with Will after announcing that they have been separated for seven years.

Jada shared that she and Will have been “working hard together” and that he is no longer emotionally blind to her needs.

“That’s been the beautiful part of this second half of our journey, is that we’ve really done a lot of hard work together… now we started off codependent,” the 52-year-old said. “We had to find our independence in order to come back in an interdependent way… And being able to see one another’s point of view and really respect and love each other… it’s a journey, man.”

In her new book “Worthy,” Jada has opened up about many aspects of her life, including her secret separation from Will Smith.

“The idea that we were separated for seven years and that we’re like still apart after the Oscars, we made our way back, you know, and I think that piece has been left out of the narrative,” she told the outlet, referring to the 2022 Oscars when Will slapped Chris Rock after he joked about her shaved head.

Despite the challenges in her marriage, Jada stated that she has no regrets in her life.

“I regret nothing… we think that when life gets tough or we have challenges that we’re not worthy or something’s wrong with us, as if we’re not supposed to be challenged in life,” she said. “But it’s the challenges where we find our greatest selves, and without them, we won’t.”

Explaining how she knew it was the right time to tell her story, Jada said, “I couldn’t tell my journey to self-worth without adding that part… I really needed to separate to find myself again… that was nobody’s fault. That’s on me.”

Jada added that she and Will “are talking about writing a book, together, called ‘Don’t Try This at Home.”

The Hollywood duo married in 1997 and share two children, Jaden, 25, and Willow, 22.

Beanie Sigel Endorses Robert Kennedy, Jr. For President—Not Kanye West

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Kanye West isn’t the only Roc-A-Fella Records alum sticking his nose into politics. It seems Beanie Sigel, the Broad Street Bully, has followed suit, throwing his support behind presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. Kennedy, the nephew of former president John F. Kennedy and son of Robert Kennedy, Sr., posted the Philly MC on his X profile.

“Legendary rapper Beanie Sigel just endorsed me for President,” he said. “Thank you for your support, Beanie. #Kennedy24.”

The video shows Beans introducing himself and saying, “My thoughts today was very uplifting. This is actually, the first time that me, following a presidential campaign, that I believe that the person that was running was honest. I’m supporting Kennedy for this upcoming campaign.”

The “Roc the Mic” recording artist said he “had a chance to read over a lot of [Kennedy’s] policies, and the things that he wants to bring forth,” which made him believe that he would be a candidate that would try “to empower” people, specifically those who matter to Beanie Sigel.

“I’m supporting his campaign and I suggest that you support his campaign,” the rapper said.

Many may wonder if Beanie, who’s served time off and on in prison since 2006, is even eligible to vote. However, just because someone has been convicted of a crime in Philly—even a felony—doesn’t mean they can’t vote.

According to the Vote.Pa.Gov website, “You are not eligible to register and vote if you: Are currently confined in a penal institution for conviction of a felony and will not get released from confinement until after the next election. This is even if you are also incarcerated for one or more misdemeanor offenses; Are in a halfway house or other alternative correctional facility on pre-release status for conviction of a felony and who will not get released until after the date of the next election; Or got convicted of violating any provision of the Pennsylvania Election Code within the last four years.”

Another presidential candidate tried to use rap to get younger potential voters. Vivek Ramaswamy tried to use Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” during a stop. However, the Rap God ended that with a cease and desist.

Meanwhile, Waka Flocka, Lil Pump and Sexyy Red have backed Donald Trump, while Beanie’s former Roc-A-Fella labelmate Kanye West decided he won’t make a bid for the Oval Office in 2024.

Lil Rob Keeps It “All To The Bueno” As He Preps First Album In Nine Years

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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Lil Rob landed a Billboard Hot 100 hit in 2005 with “Summer Nights,” one of two singles from the Chicano rapper’s sixth studio album, Twelve Eighteen, Pt. 1. Released via Upstairs Records, the track would become a quintessential summer anthem for countless fans of Lil Rob’s “feel good music.” It’s nothing Lil Rob necessarily expected. 

Growing up in San Diego’s La Colonia de Eden Gardens neighborhood, he became enamored by the funk stylings of Zapp & Roger, The Gap Band, S.O.S. Band and later, the electro of Egyptian Lover. His father, who left when Lil Rob was just five years old, had been in an oldies band, so his musical fabric started coming together at an early age. Rob also had another brother who was a DJ. As a teenager, Rob would go to house parties with him and he’d have the chance to jump on the decks when his brother needed a break. That’s where he started rhyming, too. 

But Lil Rob really had the chance to hone his craft holed up in his bedroom, where he’d write for hours. In the early ‘90s, he began performing as Lil Rob & the Brown Crowd. His first single, “Oh, What a Night in the 619,” was later featured on his 1997 debut, Crazy Life (although the title was shortened to “Oh, What a Night”). As his career began its ascent, he signed a deal with Upstairs Records, a relationship he’s fostered since 2002. In fact, the label is behind Lil Rob’s first album in nine years, All To The Bueno.

Frankly, Lil Rob is lucky to be here. In 1994, he was shot in the jaw and his chin was shattered. If the bullet had traveled just a few inches north, the consequences could’ve been much more dire. 

“My town was more family-oriented, so when one of my friends got into something, it was just like helping out part of your family,” he tells AllHipHop. “It was nothing crazy compared to what I’ve seen since I’ve grown up and out of the place where I was at. There’s a lot more dangerous places, so I was lucky enough to have it be just crazy enough to tell my stories and not too crazy not to live through it.” 

Even with Lil Rob’s Chicano pride, he decided gang life wasn’t really for him. As the years ticked by, he ultimately renounced any of his gang affiliations and called for “Brown Pride” and unity among his fellow Chicanos. 

“I’m proud of my heritage and proud of my culture,” he explains. “Like when I say brown and I wear a brown bandana and say I represent ‘Brown Pride,’ I don’t mean that in a derogatory way. I don’t mean it like that. Ain’t nothing racial about me. I’m just proud to be brown and that’s what it is. I am proud to represent the people I represent.” 

And that’s evident in his catalog. His latest single, “Moment In Time,” is directed by famed Chicano photographer/documentarian Estevan Oriol. Much like “Neighborhood Music” and “Summer Nights,” it puts a spotlight on his heritage while pumping out that same positivity that got him noticed in the first place. 

“That’s just what I want to put out there right now—feel good music, real good music, real hood music but nothing too crazy,” he says. “We said something about uniting and it’s not really uniting with just my people but just good people in general—no matter what color you are.” 

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Now in his late 40s, Lil Rob has clearly done some growing up. He’s a father, husband and someone who genuinely wants to see the world become a better place. Simultaneously, he knew coming back with his first new music in nearly a decade couldn’t have been better timed. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, but Lil Rob’s uplifting music is also needed right now. 

“We’ve been doing a lot of these shows and pretty much everybody always asked me when I got some new music,” he says. “I did a few features for Spanish Fly and some other people, then listening to the people asking me where my new music is. It was just about that time to put something out by myself. It’s just me and my producer Fingaz, who did ‘Summer Nights’ for me. It’s me on all the verses. No features. No nothing.” 

All To The Bueno is scheduled for a November 3 release and features 10 tracks of quintessential West Coast lowrider raps that revel in uplifting personal narratives over an array of timeless rhythms. Watch “Moment In Time” above and stream it here.

The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan Sues ADL For $4.8 Billion Over Anti-Semitic Claims

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam (NOI), has initiated a lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), seeking a staggering $4.8 billion in damages. 

The lawsuit alleges that the ADL has consistently and falsely labeled him as anti-Semitic, causing irreparable harm to both his reputation and that of the Nation of Islam.

The roots of the lawsuit go back to 1983. Minister Louis Farrakhan, known for his eloquence and powerful oratory, delivered a speech at the 20th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. 

Despite speaking for only six minutes, his address was so impactful that it was lauded by The Washington Post as the most significant message of the day. During this period, Reverend Jesse Jackson informed Minister Farrakhan of his intention to run for the 1984 Presidential nomination, seeking his endorsement. 

Reverend Jackson’s campaign, which advocated for a balanced foreign policy concerning Israel and Palestine, drew sharp criticism from the ADL after he referred to New York as “Hymietown” during an interview in 1984.

In a controversial move, a group named “Jews Against Jackson” published an ad in The New York Times, questioning Reverend Jackson’s suitability for Jewish and American support. 

This ad led to a surge of threats against Reverend Jackson. Concerned for his safety, Minister Farrakhan provided security for Jackson and his family through the Fruit of Islam, a trained group of men from the Nation of Islam.

According to the lawsuit, the ADL’s scrutiny soon shifted from Reverend Jackson to Minister Farrakhan himself. The organization accused him of holding and promoting anti-Semitic views, a claim he has vehemently denied. 

“Said plainly, the Defendant ADL uses the term ‘anti-Semitic’ as a ‘trick,’ and as a bludgeon to beat people into submitting to its will, and their actions, in this regard, are not in alignment with the will of ‘The Founding Fathers’ of the United States of America,” according to Farrakhan’s lawyer, Abdul Arif Muhammad ESQ.

The ADL’s CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, dismissed the lawsuit. “Louis Farrakhan is an antisemite. One need look no further than his own words and statements to come away with the same conclusion,” he told The New York Post.

The lawsuit delves deep into the history of the ADL’s actions, highlighting instances where the organization has labeled individuals as “Anti-Semitic” for expressing views that diverge from its policies. 

Notable figures such as Andrew Young, Ice Cube, DeSean Jackson, Marc Lamont Hill, and even comedian Dave Chapelle have faced similar accusations from the ADL. The lawsuit alleges that the ADL has used this label as a “trick” to manipulate, punish, and influence others to conform to its views, particularly regarding policies regarding the Palestinian People or criticisms of Israel’s alleged misconduct.

Furthermore, the lawsuit discusses the ADL’s purported ties with governmental agencies. Historical documents suggest that as early as the 1940s, the ADL had connections with the FBI, with evidence pointing to collaborations in espionage and sharing private information. 

The lawsuit also alleges that the ADL has worked to hinder Minister Farrakhan’s ability to speak freely, especially on Black college campuses, by imposing onerous requirements and threatening repercussions.

Minister Farrakhan’s legal action is not just about seeking $4.8 billion in damages for alleged defamation and violating his First Amendment rights. 

It also calls for a reevaluation of the term “antisemite,” urging the court to declare its false use as defamation per se. Additionally, the lawsuit seeks a declaration that the ADL operates as a quasi-governmental actor, given its alleged ties with government agencies.

Drake Super Fan Buys Billboard Ad To Invite Rapper To Her Sweet 16 Party

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When superfan Miya Garcia invited her favorite rapper Drake to her Sweet 16, she didn’t send him a standard invite. Instead, she and her mother rented a billboard on Interstate 10 and Akron Street in Houston, TX.

Garcia, who is 15 years old now, hopes that the grand gesture will get Champagne Papi’s attention and that he will take time, now that his “All A Blur” tour is a over, to kick it with her and teenage friends.

Her goal? It is to get just “one dance” from the “Hotline Bling” chart-topper.

“I love his music. I love his style. He’s really inspiring,” Garcia said before explaining to FOX 26 that she asked her mom to help her devise a plan to get the Canadian heartthrob to her shindig.

“I said, ‘I want Drake to come to my party,’” and her mother put the plan into action.

The billboard, which is already up, reads, “Drake you’re invited to my Sweet Sixteen- Your biggest fan, Miya.”

“I was just trying to think of something that would just get his attention,” Garcia said in an interview with KVUE. While she is unsure if Drake is aware of the Billboard, Garcia says it has caught the attention of people nationwide.

The young lady says if Drake popped out at her birthday party, it “would be a day to remember forever.”

Her dream might not be that far-fetched since Houston is Drake’s home now. The Billboard historymaker has recently purchased a home in the city.

Plus, Garcia is clinging to hope, inspired by the artist’s music as she sits and waits for his call.

“He always like says never give up,” the teen reasoned, which seems reason enough for Garcia to keep dreaming of Drake being her guest.

Kim Kardashian Reveals Kanye West is Cool With Male Nanny Raising Their Kids

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Kim Kardashian revealed that she has hired a new male nanny to help raise her boys, after her divorce from rap star Kanye West.

Kim Kardashian was “scared of (her) mind” to tell her ex-husband Kanye West that she had employed a male nanny.

In the latest episode of “The Kardashians,” the SKIMS founder revealed that she hired a male nanny to spend time with her seven-year-old son Saint.

“It’s really hard for me to be really strict and to discipline a lot,” Kim admitted. “My parents weren’t strict at all and sometimes because I’m really busy, it would be amazing if I had a partner who would tap me out and take over and handle it but, you know, it can’t happen like that.”

The television personality shares four children with Kanye: North, 10, Saint, seven, Chicago, five, and Psalm, four. The pair married in May 2014 and finalized their divorce in November 2022.

“I do think that my household and even our family is very female-dominated. I recently hired a manny,” Kim continued in the episode. “I really wanted a male around that would be picking them up and taking them to sports, and I was scared out of my mind to tell their dad that.”

Despite her fear, Kanye West took the news well.

“When he was dropping off the kids, Kanye introduced himself. They played two-on-two with Saint and him,” she recalled. “He’s been so nice to him, like, ‘Hey, if you’re going to help raise my son’ – because he handed him the ball really easily or something – he’s like, ‘Don’t do that, have him get it himself. It’s some of the rules I would want.’ And I was like, ‘Oh my God, okay.'”

Kanye is now believed to be married to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

NLE Choppa’s Mother Says Rapper Has Been Found Safe & Sound

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NLE Choppa’s mother, Angeleta Potts, has revealed the rapper has been found. On Friday (October 20), Potts shared an Instagram update on her son, just hours after she claimed he’d been missing.

“Thank you for the PRAYERS and SUPPORT,” she wrote. “Choppa’s ok he just needed a minute, but didn’t communicate it to his love ones. I never intended to scare anyone with my post nor did I expect for people to think he is missing But the frustrations of being the mother of a celebrity can be a bit much and overwhelming at times.”

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As previously reported, Potts rang the alarm on social media, claiming the 20-year-old artist was missing and she needed support to help find him.

“Y’all help me pray over my child. He plans on moving back to Cottonwood where we worked hard to get out of just for a mixtape SMH. I ain’t talk to this boy in hours and he usually doesn’t do this,” she wrote on Instagram. “One thing I know about my son is that he doesn’t go ghost for any reason. Whatever you working on I pray God is guiding you. If y’all hear from him PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP!”

Jim Jones Flies High With “ByrdGang 2.0” Project Boasting Lots Of New Talent

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Jim Jones is a Harlem legend, not just because he’s part of the Diplomats collective—he’s earned the title Capo for how he moves and the boss plays he has spearheaded over the last two decades. Now, as the top dog over at Vamp Life/ MNRK URBAN, he is introducing a new generation of spitters.

The “Ballin’” recording artist has used his notoriety to support a group of new artists on his latest project, Jim Jones & ByrdGang 2.0, released on all streaming platforms on Friday (October 20).

AllHipHop.com was able to link up with Jim Jones, Freekey Zekey, and a few of the new members of ByrdGang at a private listening party earlier this month. The energy was high, but more than that, the lyricism was top-tier. Capo has pulled artists from all over the country to give them a chance to do their thing on a major level.

When asked when he decided to be a boss, Jones replied, “Right now, I am doing my job as a boss and creating as many opportunities as possible and the fairest chances for my artists to obtain success. If I do that, I feel like I gave them a fair shot to make it in the big leagues.”

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Jim Jones also said he didn’t discriminate when pulling these artists together, noting that an artist doesn’t need to be from New York to be dope. The new Byrd Gang includes Ms. Hustle, Dyce Payso, Keen Streetz, DramaB2R, NuffSaid, Yellowtapee, 34Zeussy, G Mimms, Dilla Illa, Litty City and more.

Check out a few of these new artists we spoke to.

Meet Dyce Payso from The Bronx

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Meet YellowTapee from Harlem

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Dilla Illa from Southside Jamaica, Queens

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Meet DramaB2R from the Badlands in Philly

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Meet Ms. Hustle

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Meet NuffSaid from West Philly

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Jim Jones, who burst on the scene in the early 2000s on Roc-A-Fella Records and gave the world the first Byrd Gang project, the M.O.B: The Album featuring NOE, Mel Matrix, C#### Santana, Sandman, Juelz Santana, Sen City, the late Stack Bundles, Hell Rell and Oshy in 2008, has done it again.

Check out what his Dipset partner Freekey Zekey said about the new collection of artists and what he believes is their rap destiny.

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Jordan Poole Has Crowned Rap’s Next Superstar—Guess Who?

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Veeze is to Jordan Poole what DaBaby was to the rap game during his 2019 run bolstered by “ROCKSTAR” with Roddy Ricch—so basically he’s the next big superstar.

Or so he says, as evidence of their recent link up in the NBA champion’s new home of Washington D.C. It appears as though their link-up was initiated by Veeze’s fanbase, who’ve consistently compared the avid NBA fan to the former Golden State Warriors guard recently—asserting the pair are actually forbidden twins. “Y’all made this happen,” he wrote in the caption of a photo he tweeted of he and Poole together.

A separate video of their interaction was shared on social media and aside from the height difference, there are definitely similarities between Poole and Veeze’s likeness. No matter the case, Poole took a moment to acknowledge what makes them unique, affirming that the Detroit lyricist is occupying the top spot as we speak rather than so to speak. “Superstar, next up—if not here, he is already here,” Poole said.

Poole may have a point though, considering Veeze has embarked on The Ganger Tour after landing a new deal with Warner Records. Additionally, the subsequent formation of his Navy Wavy label adds yet another layer of potential greatness to the mysterious shroud that represents Veeze’s ever-developing career trajectory.

Stream the deluxe version of Veeze’s Ganger project below.

DJ Envy Attorney Denies iHeart Radio Offices Were Raided By Feds

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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An attorney for DJ Envy, Massimo D’Angelo, is denying reports federal investigators raided the iHeart Media offices in connection to Cesar Pina’s wire fraud arrest. According to TMZ Hip-Hop, D’Angelo said the reports are yet another example of the “continued sensationalization” in the press to attach The Breakfast Club co-host to the situation. Instead, D’Angelo believes DJ Envy is one of the victims—not a perpetrator. Law enforcement sources and a source close to iHeart corroborated D’Angelo’s claim. They say no offices were raided and no equipment was removed from the building.

Federal agents arrested DJ Envy’s former business partner earlier this week for allegedly orchestrating a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud dozens of investors. DJ Envy promoted Pina on his iHeartRadio show, and they also collaborated on real estate seminars.

NBC New York reported the feds visited the iHeartRadio offices and removed electronic equipment as part of the investigation. DJ Envy has maintained his innocence throughout the whole ordeal and attempted to distance himself from Pina during a recent segment of The Breakfast Club.

“Now, Cesar? If he took money, I wasn’t privy to it nor did I even know,” DJ Envy said on the October 11 episode of his morning radio program. “But, I do understand how people feel if they did give him money, because I gave him a lot of money that I didn’t see a dollar of returned. But for anybody to say I was involved, that is totally not true. I would never. I’ve been on radio close to 30 years and never in my 30 years’ time did I do nothing but try to uplift people and show people a different way through the business mind. And I would never take a dollar from somebody.”

US Attorney Philip Sellinger shared a tweet explaining the situation. It read: “As alleged in the complaint, Pina exploited celebrity status and social media to develop a devoted following of potential victims. Promising returns that were too good to be true, Pina allegedly defrauded dozens of people of millions of dollars. Our office is committed to protecting the public from these schemes and prosecuting those who lie to investors for their orwn personal gain.”

Questlove Continues To Prove He’s Ready For Late-Night TV In “Quest for Craft” Season 3

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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If it were left up to Questlove to make late-night television great again, I’m pretty confident he could easily conquer the task. Why, might one ask?

Season three of his digital series Quest for Craft just dropped and it has, quite possibly, one of the most exhilaratingly diverse lineups of guest appearances that I have ever seen. The Webby-Award-Winning series, in partnership with The Balvenie craft Whisky, returns with four additional episodes covering the topics of joy, voice, connection and commitment with guests such as Anderson .Paak, Yo-Yo Ma, Lena Waithe, and Fred Armisen.

While it’s obvious that Quest has some experience in the talk show, live studio audience department of entertainment given his tenure on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. But there is something inherently different and refreshing about Questlove’s approach to conversing with guests of his own one-on-one.

Take, for instance, chapter nine of Quest for Craft featuring .Paak—during which the pair have a wholesome and spirited debate about who the better drummer is between the two of them. They way they are beaming on camera has me smiling from my desktop! Something tells me Questlove in a primetime slot could do wonders for network ratings at a big conglomerate such as NBC.

Check out the full episode of Questlove and Anderson .Paak’s conversation below.

Diddy Pledges $1 Million To Howard University

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Howard University students and alumni gathered in Washington, DC this week for the HBCU’s homecoming celebrations. Ex-Bison, Sean “Diddy” Combs, showed up for Yardfest with a special gift.

While on campus, Diddy performed hits like “It’s All About the Benjamins,” “I Need a Girl Part 1,” and “Act Bad.” Love Records recording artist Jozzy and Roc Nation-backed performer Kalan.FrFr joined Combs on stage.

In addition, Diddy and the Sean Combs Foundation presented a $1 million donation to his former school of higher learning. He studied business at Howard University before starting his career in the music industry. Dr. Ben Vinson III, President of Howard University, accepted the check on behalf of the 156-year-old institution.

“As someone who attended Howard University and values the transformative experience of historically Black colleges, it remains crucial that we strive to protect and uphold their legacy,” stated Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The Love Record leader also added, “This donation to Howard is not just a financial contribution; it’s also a reaffirmation of our commitment to a cultural institution that has touched countless lives. It’s about ensuring that HBCUs continue to receive the support they rightfully deserve.”

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Previously, Diddy bestowed $1 million to the Jackson State University football program. He also partnered with Earn Your Leisure co-founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings. They established a $1 million investment fund as part of an initiative to uphold the legacies of HBCUs.

Sean “Diddy” Combs became one of the most successful businessmen in Hip-Hop history. Ventures such as Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean John and Revolt TV helped him build a $1 billion fortune. Howard University recognized the Harlem native’s accomplishments by offering him an honorary degree in humanities in 2014.

“This is such a tremendously meaningful gift to Howard University, and we are deeply grateful,” said Ben Vinson III. “Since his days here as a student, Sean Combs has always credited Howard for helping him become the groundbreaking entertainer and entrepreneur that he has become.”

The 18th president of Howard University continued, “His gift will have a profound impact on our students, paving the way for future leaders.  We are honored to have Sean Combs as a part of our Bison family.”

Styles P Announces Respect My Legacy Farewell Tour

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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David “Styles P” Styles is ready to hang up his jersey as an MC. The 48-year-old New Yorker announced his pending retirement earlier this year.

Back in May, Billboard reported that Styles P plans to end his solo career in the music business. Before officially bidding farewell to Hip-Hop, he will celebrate with his fans for a final trek across America.

The Respect My Legacy Tour kicks off on November 27 in New York City’s Irving Plaza. Styles P plans to travel to eleven different cities, including Philadelphia, DC, Boston, Los Angeles, Houston, and Cleveland.

“We [are] taking the show on the road!!!! Happy to announce the first leg of my national tour in celebration of my last solo project (dropping soon)!!! If you’ve never heard me perform with a live band here’s your chance.” wrote Styles on Instagram.

The A Gangster and a Gentleman album creator continued, “I got my lil bro [Smoke DZA] and [Ramakhandra] on the bill and a few other [surprises] for y’all. Ticket links in my bio and on Mrdavidstyles.com… See y’all soon!!!! Love is Love.”

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In addition to releasing his debut solo album, A Gangster and a Gentleman, in 2002, Styles P put out additional studio LPs such as 2011’s Master of Ceremonies, 2014’s Phantom and the Ghost, and 2021’s Ghosting.

A Gangster and a Gentleman hosts the rap hits “Good Times” and “The Life” featuring Pharaohe Monch. Plus, Styles created classic records with Puff Daddy, Ma$e, N.O.R.E., DMX, Jennifer Lopez, Akon, Rick Ross, and others as well.

The former Bad Boy Entertainment recording artist also teamed up with Sheek Louch and Jadakiss to form the legendary Hip-Hop group The LOX. The trio’s discography contains the Billboard 200 Top 5 projects Money, Power & Respect from 1998 and We Are the Streets from 2000.

Styles P dropped Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still a Wolf on January 27, 2023. That collection of tunes, which features Bucky and Brady Watt, is being presented as Styles’s second to last solo album before calling it quits. 

Nike Gata Releases New Hit Single “Sneaky Link”

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music
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New Jersey-based rapper/comedian Nike Gata has been receiving a lot of attention for his fun energetic sports sports-related music. Before his songs made it to the likes of ESPN and NBA 2k, Nike was tricked by his friends who loved his funny freestyles to enter a rap showcase hosted by DJ Drewski of Hot97 radio station. Just like his friends, the crowd was amazed by the energy, ultimately winning the competition. From the smile to style Nike Gata takes over any room he’s in. Backed by songs like ”Lonzo Ball Freestyle” and “Bottom Of The Net” released in 2020, which later were picked up by the biggest sport networks for placement deals, show he’s got something to take seriously. 

Born in the mid-90s, Howell Reynolds (Nike Gata) took a lot of influence from not too many rappers but comedians and athletes. From Martin Lawrence to Will Smith being fly and funny was always cool which is a quote by he lives by it today. Add that with him having a Kobe Bryant mamba-like mentality in and out the studio. The guy is entertainingly un-guard able lol.

His stage name Nike Gata is actually his way of paying homage to his favorite athlete Micheal Jordan. Entering the league in 1985 Jordan’s first contracts were from Nike (brand) and Gatorade. He vowed to follow the same steps as his idol. Nike has already had a Gatorade sponsorship for marketing products and has been in talks with Nike (brand) for modeling and possibly more. 

Nike Gata Recently signed with Twenty Two Recordings, LLC in partnership with Warner Music Group and Muddy Dreams Management Co. He is geared up to have the whole world rocking with his new hit singles “Sneaky Link” and “Easy”. This kid’s going to be something major, he can’t wait to say he told you so. His debut single “Sneaky Link” is scheduled for release on 10/27/2023.

So Gaudy Talks New Album “Outside” & Opening For GloRilla

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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So Gaudy just released his new album titled Outside, putting in the work needed to cement his name in the music industry. Clocking in at 15 tracks, the project hails a standout feature from Kap G on “WASN’T ME,” with majority of the production handled by 44youmadethis (known for 21 Savage’s Slaughter Gang).

One of the lead singles, “What You Mean” featuring Boomin, hails a music video that was shot in D.C., with footage of So Gaudy opening for Gorilla — probably the biggest artist he’s opened for to date. 

Born and raised in Las Vegas, the rising star prides himself in his versatility, with the ability to create a vibe for any occasion. He states, “ I’ve become a phenomenal artist. I’ve gotten out of the box and become more versatile. I don’t want to be an artist only known for one sound.”

The “Myself” recording artist has been involved in music his entire life, with his grandfather being an opera singer from South America and his grandmother a well-known piano player from France. His father even worked and toured with Jimi Hendrix back in the day, setting up SoGaudy for the greatness that runs in his family.

AllHipHop caught up with SoGaudy to discuss the new project, opening for Glorilla, and more!

AllHipHop: How are you doing?

So Gaudy: I just got back in town, so my hair looks a little crazy. I was in Arizona, working. I do all the events for SosoExotics702, so I was out there in AZ.

AllHipHop: Was it lit?

So Gaudy: It’s still hot out there. It’s almost like in Arizona when it’s too hot, people don’t come out. They come out, but in the wintertime is when it’s really lit. Wintertime, everybody comes out. For some reason in the summertime, people don’t like to come out. It’s still lit, but there’s usually a lot more people. 

AllHipHop: How you been since the last time we chatted?

So Gaudy: I’ve been good. I’ve been working, handling this new album. Just trying to get things situated with my brand, obviously with GRE and all that. Been putting in a lot of work, that’s all. Trying to stay busy, consistent. Get these new videos and new music out. Nonstop grind.

AllHipHop: Definitely want to touch on your new album, Outside. What inspired it? I’d imagine you’re outside.

So Gaudy: Let’s run it, you already know. Staying outside, putting in that work. Outside was definitely an album I recorded outside in Miami, Arizona, and Vegas. I was out in Miami working, same thing in Arizona and out there. Honestly, what inspired me to do this album is a lot of things that I’ve been going through. Not only that, but really trying to put my foot on the gas. Really put my foot on these m############ necks. I had to stay grinding. 

Because when I’m in Vegas, I always make music. But when I’m out of town, my mind is in a whole nother space. That’s why this album was really mostly recorded outside of Vegas. That’s really what it was: being out of town, putting in my work, having different inspiration. Being in Miami, having inspiration being out there. I’m always in Arizona. When I’m in different places, I get different inspiration than just being here back home in Vegas.

AllHipHop: How was it tapping into your Latin roots?

So Gaudy: Good. It’s something I probably should’ve done a long time ago, but I didn’t. I love it. I definitely love it. Now, I try to be more cultural than being in the same thing. I should have tapped in in doing more reggaeton, more Latin type of music a long time ago. Which I have, but I’ve never really pushed it out there. To tell you the truth, from what I see in the industry, some of the most successful artists in the game right now are all reggaeton artists. 

Rap’s cool, I love rap. I love trap music, but I’m trying to get a bag for real. I can keep on in one of these circles in Hip Hop, but everywhere I look, there’s another m########### trap rapping. There’s another m########### rapping. In my mind, man you know what? Maybe I need to step out of that box and make some music that’s gonna bring me some money. Not only that, will bring me a whole different fanbase. A whole nother vibe, a whole nother feeling.

AllHipHop: How was it shooting the “What You Mean” video in D.C.? And opening for Glorilla!

So Gaudy: D.C. was dope. I was out there opening up for Glorilla. I got my videographer, he stays in Baltimore. Anytime I go to D.C., I always have him come and meet me. Or anytime on the East Coast, I have my boy Mega come pull up on me. It was definitely a dope vibe. The Glorilla show was really dope. Shooting the video was dope. 

Because the song and everything, it’s got its own little vibe. If you look in the video, we showed a lot of different monuments. We showed the Lincoln monument, the White House. I wanted to do something that honestly I didn’t really see any other people do. Which strikes me because if I was in D.C., I would’ve been shooting in all these locations. But my boy said “Nah bro, people in D.C. or people from different places, they gon’ most likely stay in their hoods. Or weren’t trying to move around and do things like that.” I’m like okay well, I definitely took the most advantage that I could of being out there. I had a lot of fun shooting “What You Mean.”

AllHipHop: How did you end up opening for Glorilla? 

So Gaudy: I ended up opening up for Glorilla because of my homeboy Ben, I got a plug out there. He usually sets me up with any artists that are coming out there. If he sees something that would be a good move for me, he always calls me like, “Yo, I got this Glorilla show. I got something else going on.” He always taps in. He’s one of my D.C. plugs, he’s always looking out for me. 

AllHipHop: Were you nervous?

So Gaudy: No, I wasn’t nervous at all opening up for Glorilla. The vibe and everything was cool. It was turnt up, it was lit. They was definitely messing with the music. In my mind, if I would’ve known what I was getting myself into, because I’ve never really opened up for a female artist, I probably would’ve picked a different tracklist then what I was performing. But it was still lit. It was definitely really lit.

AllHipHop: Talk about your consideration for a Grammy nomination and what that means to you.

So Gaudy: My Grammy nomination is definitely something that for me, my mind’s blown about the whole situation. I’ve never been nominated, especially not no Grammy or anything like that. It’s cool to be in that realm, definitely something that I didn’t see coming. To be honest with you, I’ve charted twice on the album already. We’re at almost 150K streams in two weeks, so it’s cool. This has never happened to me. It’s new. I’m turnt up, I’m lit about it. We’ll see what happens.

AllHipHop: Anything you want to let us know?

So Gaudy: Make sure to look out for my other two singles on the project, “Wasn’t Me” featuring Kap G and “C## N Get It,” which are also very dope tracks that are coming with music videos as well. Make sure to follow me on Instagram @sogaudy and stream the new project Outside on all streaming platforms.

NLE Choppa’s Mom Says The Rapper Is Missing

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: News
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Earlier in the week, NLE Choppa was engaged in a heated exchange with online detractors questioning his relevance and now he’s disappeared, according to his mother.

Angeleta Potts, the rapper’s mother and one-time manager, took to social media to express her deep concern. She said NLE previously made plans to return to Cottonwood, a place he left as his career exploded.

“I haven’t heard from my son in hours, which is highly unusual for him,” Angeleta shared in her Instagram post. She stressed her son has never vanished without reason before, always maintaining open communication with her.

“One thing I’ve always known about my son is that he never disappears without explanation,” she remarked.

A member of NLE Choppa’s team also posted a tweet on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, urging the public to contact his mother if they had any information about his whereabouts.

Below are the messages from social media.